PWHL Season Four to Launch Early December, Featured on ‘Hockey Night in Canada’
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is launching its fourth season in early December, with all 12 teams participating. The league announced that women's hockey will replace the NHL on CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' broadcast for the season, which…
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 28, 2026 — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is set to commence its fourth season in early December, featuring all 12 participating teams. A significant development announced by the league indicates that women’s hockey will take over the broadcast slot previously held by the NHL on CBC’s highly anticipated ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ program for the upcoming season.
The league’s official start date for its fourth season has been set for December 5th. On this opening day, fans can expect to watch three games simultaneously, marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be a competitive season.
The inclusion of women’s hockey on ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ represents a notable shift in sports broadcasting, providing increased visibility for the PWHL and its athletes. This move signifies a growing recognition of women’s professional hockey within the Canadian sports landscape.
Details regarding the specific matchups scheduled for the December 5th opening day have not been provided. The exact number of games that will be broadcast on ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ throughout the season, beyond the opening day, was also not specified in the announcement.
With all 12 teams confirmed to compete, the league is preparing for a full season of play. Further schedule information and broadcast details are expected to be released closer to the season’s commencement.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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